Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
Originally Posted by Anonymous
This system needs to be fixed, there is NO way any 8th, 9th or even 10th grader knows what they want in college. I know lots of people will jump on here and say "my kid knows, and always wanted to go to ____". And, maybe that is true, but I really don't think they have ANY idea what they are actually signing up for. I don't get it, the kids/parents have all of the power, if people started saying "I'm not ready" this crazy process would slow down. IMO if you haven't had some AP courses, taken your SATs and played a year or two of varsity, you cannot realistically make a decision on a college. I just don't get it. But I am assuming, when you see 8th and 9th graders "committing" it is so the can brag about it, not because it is actually a decision that they feel good about.


Well, there is the financial benefit as well. Securing a spot at a good school. Knowing what you have to do to get into the school that the young man committed to. So, yes I agree it's crazy, but if Duke came calling, I'm not saying no.


Of course some of you jealous people out there couldn't bring yourselves to think that maybe Mom and Dad know their son better than anyone else... Some us know our kids capabilities and limitations on the field and in the classroom. We're not asleep at the switch!!! There are kids that work real hard and barely break 90 in regular classes. Others are lucky enough to be able to cruise through AP classes. That being said, picking a school early that is the right fit in the parents eyes might seem like an odd choice to some on the outside. I can tell you from our experience, that was definitely the case. However, we're confident we found a good match for our son, he's excited about the opportunity. Moral of the story: You worry about yours if and when the time comes, and we'll worry about ours.


All of what you typed does not mean that early recruiting is good. The NCAA should pass the proposal being considered and no school should be able to speak to a student athlete until they hit their first day of their Jr year - all sports, no exceptions and the whole thing goes away.


Sorry.... disagree. The NCAA is a useless agency that is more interested in making money and keeping their jobs than "protecting" athletes. Less govt not more. Coaches have their own best interest to find the best players. If they don't find good players the coaches last long. Good players are just that....good players and coaches will try to find them. I don't see how, when another player commits, has anything to do with your son/daughter. There is a school for every player. Do your homework and find a school that fits your son/daughter scholastic and athletic requirements. Heck half will quit after 2 years and many will never see the field.